Having just returned from the California Labor Management Initiative Conference in San Diego, the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) School Board Members were ready to begin a speedy (technically) last meeting of the school year. Incoming Superintendent Dr. Stella Kemp was at the meeting as the interim Superintendent. School Safety At their last … Read more
One person was injured in the 4-alarm fire on El Camino Real — between Scott Boulevard and Pierce Street — in Santa Clara. The injured person’s identity was not provided but was identified as a construction worker, according to Santa Clara Fire Chief Bill Kelly. No firefighters were injured while battling the flames. The cause of the … Read more
Though many in attendance were anxious to find out the fate of the Golden State Warriors, the overall theme of June 13 Santa Clara Unified District School Board meeting was bittersweet due to the departure of a beloved Superintendent. Dr. Rose’s Final Bow Superintendent Dr. Stan Rose was fondly recognized at his final meeting. … Read more
At their May 23 Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) Board Meeting, they welcomed a new Superintendent and decided to welcome a “new” elementary school. New Superintendent Welcomed SCUSD is saying farewell to current Superintendent Dr. Stan Rose. Dr. Rose is retiring on June 30 and SCUSD has been on the search for his … Read more
At their May 9 Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) Board Meeting, almost everything centered around attendance boundaries and school configurations. Agnews Boundaries & Don Callejon Configuration Decided The SCUSD School Board made a decision on whether Don Callejon School would be a K-8 or a K-5 — they chose to keep the school … Read more
School boundaries saw plenty of discussion at Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) School Board Meeting on April 25. No decisions were made, but upcoming meetings will see more presentations and discussions about the Don Callejon School and Agnews Campus boundaries. Don Callejon School Boundaries The School Board will have to make an important … Read more
The Friends of Children with Special Needs have a couple of inspiring mottos, one is “be humble, respect others, and embrace diversity.” That motto came to life on stage at their 5th annual Special Needs Talent Showcase. The Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit established in 1996. It provides assistance to children … Read more
Most nonprofits hold multiple fundraisers throughout the year to benefit their causes. However, Soroptimist International of Santa Clara Silicon Valley is not your average nonprofit. Their annual Classy Bag Affaire event is their sole fundraiser. And, thanks to their generous supporters and their hard-working members, the Classy Bag Affaire raises the funds to support their … Read more
Women’s March San Jose joined hundreds of marches held across the United States on Jan. 19. Signs and chants from marchers reflected the various causes close to their hearts. For the third anniversary of the march, organizers picked the theme Truth to Power. “This is what democracy looks like,” cried the marchers. Elderly couples held … Read more
Most Santa Clara County schools choose to stay open while South Bay air quality worsens. In a statement this morning, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan and Santa Clara Unified School District Superintendent Stan Rose, informed the public that schools in Santa Clara County are not closing though air quality conditions have … Read more